New Zealand • 100 km radius
Devastated by M6.3 earthquake in February 2011.
Last 30 days
0
within 100 km
Last 7 days
0
Last 24h
0
Population
380K
No earthquakes M2.0+ recorded within 100 km in the last 30 days.
This reflects recorded events only — a quiet stretch doesn't lower long-term risk in an active region. Keep an emergency plan ready.
Largest recorded events within 300 km of Christchurch (USGS catalog, since 1900).
53 km NNE of Amberley, New Zealand
2016 • 95 km away • 15 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
68 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand
1929 • 177 km away • 20 km deep
38 km E of Westport, New Zealand
1968 • 206 km away • 23 km deep
19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand
2010 • 65 km away • 12 km deep
30 km NW of Amberley, New Zealand
If you're in Christchurch, make sure you know the local emergency procedures. Drop, Cover, and Hold On during shaking.
View Safety Guide →1929 • 63 km away • 20 km deep